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Don’t Look Back new 2015 Free Printable

December 14, 2014 by Tanya 9 Comments

I know we still have a handful of days before Christmas, but this phrase has so been on my heart all day today.

I wanted to turn it into something that I could print out and hang on what will be my updated gallery wall in
January. It’s just so true, the worrying, fretting, regretting.

All belong in the past and behind us.
They just don’t seem to be part of ringing in a new year, full of possibility and hope.

And I figured that if I love a free printable, you probably would too.
Oh what a thoughtful and thrifty gift to frame it and give it to a friend, I wanted to make something that
makes us think about new beginnings and second chances. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Free Stuff, home decor Tagged With: 2015, free printable, printable, printable antlers, printable quotes

Christmas Mantel | collected + made

December 8, 2014 by Tanya 13 Comments

Hello and welcome to to my mantel tour 2014!

I could not be more excited to have teamed up with 14 other knock-your-socks-off talented bloggers to put together a
little mantel eye candy for you. No matter what your style or theme is, you will be sure to find some inspiration here!

Before you start looking for the fireplace, I will let you in on a little secret…
It’s on the other side of the room, and has a Christmas tree in front of it. It’s a gas fireplace with a tile surround, and
I usually keep my tree in that spot, and since it’s more of a fantel (fake mantel) than a mantel, so well why not use something else?

So, I like to use my wall of bookcases along a long wall in our family room for my seasonal displays, collections, and
ever-changing gallery wall.

Plus, we have a 3 month old giant (and by this I mean GIANT and really active) lab puppy tearing everything up right now,
and a sweet grandbaby who is loving his independence and is now walking. So, up high everything goes for now!

I knew I wanted to use a mainly red and white theme this year, as in year’s past I have had a very colorful tree with lots
of hot pink, aqua etc… So this year, it’s a little more rustic/cabin retreat than it has been in the past.

With some of my favorite crafts, collected things, and vintage finds mixed in.

My projects that became this year’s mantel are below & don’t forget to scroll down and see all
15 gorgeous mantels!! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Ideas, DIY, home decor, Wreaths

How to make a Chalkboard Globe {Holiday Edition}

November 23, 2014 by Tanya 32 Comments

Do you ever think about how very huge our world is, yet so small at the same time?
We are all part of something so much greater than ourselves, interlinked, equally loved and valued
by our Creator. On a planet so strong yet so delicately balanced to sustain life.

It’s awesome, and wonderful to think about.

Some of us are very far away from loved ones, and it sure is hard to think about not being with
them when we think of carving turkeys or watching our favorite Holiday movies each year.

Looking at this globe each day, knowing we all stare up at the same moon and stars made me feel
that much closer to loved ones miles away.

I picked up this globe for just under $10 at Goodwill recently, and while that’s more than I usually try
to spend on an upcycle, I had this exact project in mind.

And I didn’t want to paint my grandfather’s globe either, so in the cart she went. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, home decor, how to make a chalkboard, how to use chalkboard paint, Spray Paint 101

Inspiration Monday Party | and Party Features from last week!

November 23, 2014 by Tanya 4 Comments

Welcome back to Inspiration Monday, we’re so happy you are joining us here today!

When you party with us, your links are seen on seven different blogs- but only have to link up to one!

With all this freezing weather, I hope you’ve been staying warm and toasty by the fire.

If there is one good thing to say about the great Arctic Blast of 2014, it has definitely

put me in the mood for the Holidays!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

What we’ve been up to this week:

DIY Blog Ideas & Recipes twelveOeightblog.com #diyblog #recipeblog #howto #turkeyrecipe #freeprintable #Christmasdecor

This week around twelveOeight:

My favorite way to Roast a Tender Turkey every time

Free Printable Modern Christmas Gift Tags

Our Fall Family Photos 2014 + what I am Thankful for

Red + White Buffalo Check Christmas Lighted Garland

Ok are you ready for some amazing features?

Red + White Buffalo Check Christmas Light Garland

November 19, 2014 by Tanya 18 Comments

In the spirit of all things red and white this year (I cannot wait to show you the tree, but it’s not done yet so give me a few more days!)
I wanted to have a garland that I could hang anywhere that glowed in all of it’s red and white goodness and just
makes you happy each time you walk by it.

I have seen ping pong ball covered lights before for other types of garlands, but I wanted to try making a Christmas Garland
out of one.

Inspiration struck on a recent trip to Michael’s, when I found strings of red and white mini lights.
My heart went pitter patter and I knew exactly what I would do with them.

Well, kind of. And that never happens so it was awesome! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, fabric

Inspiration Monday Party | Pretty + Delish Party Features!!

November 16, 2014 by Tanya 5 Comments

It’s a gorgeous Fall day and the perfect time to see ALL of your incredible links.

We’re so happy you always join us.

Don’t forget to click over to the Minted Giveaway when you are done linking up!!!

To search all of our features and faves, use hashtag #InspirationMonday,

and feel free to follow us all on social media via our blogs.

AND, be sure to tweet your links using our #InspirationMonday hashtag, as well.

We LOVE re-tweeting your awesomeness!

When you party with us, you’re always seen on all seven blogs…but only have to link up to one!

I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Refresh Restyle

Redhead Can Decorate| | Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

twelveOeight | What Meegan Makes | Your Homebased Mom

Modern Holiday Photo Cards + a Minted Giveaway!! {2 winners}

November 15, 2014 by Tanya 22 Comments

(Please note this giveaway has closed 11/19 winners have been announced at the bottom of the post)

bridesmaid dresses

The Holiday Season is by far my favorite time of year.
It’s special because you know it doesn’t last forever, time is precious.

Seeing friends and family come together and enjoy a night full of homemade soup and movies.
Or maybe looking at Christmas lights, or just staying in and staying warm by the fire.
This time of year means many different things for all of us, and gift giving is on the mind more
and more as the big day approaches.

A gift that I have always appreciated and enjoyed all year is a card from someone I love.

A photo card that I can look at all year, and remember the smiling faces looking back at me.

Like these photo cards above and below, both turned into magnetic gifts, brilliant!!!

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Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Ideas, DIY

How to Make a Glitter House Village {the easy way}

November 13, 2014 by Tanya 14 Comments

Does the thought of having a your own Glitter House Village sound wonderful?

It has to me too for a couple years now.

And I have thought about different ways I could construct cardboard glitter houses,
But schedules are busy this time of year, and it’s hard enough to sometimes
balance it all and have time to create and craft too.

Let alone build a teeny village while keeping little hands from grabbing one
and running around like crazy folk.

So the idea went on the back burner until I came across a pretty but kind of faded
Victorian style house at Goodwill. It was $6.99, and I brought it home and left it
on the kitchen counter for a couple days. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, craft, Craft Ideas, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, Spray Paint 101, Thrifty Finds, Wreaths

DIY Winter Wreath + Christmas inspiration for this year

November 3, 2014 by Tanya 37 Comments

diy winter wreath 1

Do you ever have one of those years that you want to change like everything about your Christmas decor?
I have surveyed what we have, and the good news I think I can get my tree to be fabulous for another year.
That is with a few zip ties and possibly a couple pounds of hot glue.
But we are going to cover that baby in ornaments and lights, and hope for the best!

I have priced out the tree I want and part of me says… “you should get that, you need it”
and the more thrifty, rational side counters, “you are a DIY home blogger, um.. fix the stinking tree already!”

Well, the savings couldn’t be squandered so, I have been checking Goodwill a couple times a week,
and hit Michael’s last week with some sa-weet sales going on. Throw in some Dollar Tree finds and
I think I will be able to pull off a whole new look this year without spending a lot.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Christmas, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, home decor, Wreaths